Exhibit E 3517A General Clauses (Simplified) (Apr. 2026).pdf

Exhibit E

LESSOR:______ GOVERNMENT:______ GSA Template 3517A –

REV (4/26)

GENERAL CLAUSES

(Acquisition of Leasehold Interests in Real Property for Leases at or Below the Simplified Lease

Acquisition Threshold - SLAT)

CLAUSE NO. 48 CFR REF. CLAUSE TITLE

1 GSAR 552.270-4 DEFINITIONS (DEVIATION)

2 GSAR 552.270-6 MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY, RIGHT TO INSPECT

(DEVIATION)

3 GSAR 552.270-7 FIRE AND CASUALTY DAMAGE (DEVIATION)

4 GSAR 552.270-9 INSPECTION – RIGHT OF ENTRY

5 GSAR 552.270-10 DEFAULT BY LESSOR (DEVIATION)

6 GSAR 552.270-20 PAYMENT (DEVIATION)

7 GSAR 552.270-27 INTEGRATED AGREEMENT (DEVIATION)

8 GSAR 552.270-14 CHANGES (DEVIATION)

9 GSAR 552.270-8 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.240-93

FAR 52.222-90

BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS

12 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

13 Clauses incorporated by reference include:

FAR 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL

FAR 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS

FAR 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE

FAR 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS

FAR 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED,

SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT

FAR 52.215-10 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE CERTIFIED COST OR

PRICING DATA

FAR 52.215-12 SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA

FAR 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR

HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

FAR 52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

FAR 52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

FAR 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS REREPRESENTATION

FAR 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS

FAR 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

FAR 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS

FAR 52.226-7 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

FAR 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS

FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM –

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

FAR 52.233-1 DISPUTES

FAR 52.240-92

GSAR 552.204-9

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

GSAR 552.270-12

ALTERATIONS

GSAR 552.270-16

ADJUSTMENT FOR VACANT PREMISES

GSAR 552.270-28

MUTUALITY OF OBLIGATION

GSAR 552.270-31

PROMPT PAYMENT

1. GSAR 552.270-4 DEFINITIONS (AUG 2023) (DEVIATION)

When a solicitation or contract uses a word or term that is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or General Services Acquisition Manual (GSAM), the word or term has the same meaning as the definition in FAR 2.101, GSAM 502.101, or GSAM 570.102 in effect at the time the solicitation was issued or lease contract was awarded, unless -

(a) The solicitation, amended solicitation, or lease contract provides a different definition (e.g., R100, L100);

(b) An applicable part, subpart, or section of the FAR or GSAM provides a different meaning.

2. GSAR 552.270-6 MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY, RIGHT TO INSPECT (SEP

2022) (DEVIATION)

The Lessor shall maintain the property, including the building, building systems, and all equipment, fixtures, and appurtenances furnished by the Lessor under this lease, in good repair and tenantable condition so that they are suitable in appearance and capable of supplying such heat, air conditioning, light, ventilation, safety systems, access and other things to the premises, without reasonably preventable or recurring disruption, as is required for the Government’s access to, occupancy, possession, use and enjoyment of the premises as provided in this lease.

(a) For the purpose of so maintaining the premises, the Lessor may at reasonable times enter the premises with the approval of the authorized Government representative in charge.

(b) Upon request of the Lease Contracting Officer (LCO), the Lessor shall provide written documentation that building systems have been properly maintained, tested, and are operational within manufacturer's warranted operating standards.

(c) The Lessor shall maintain the premises in a safe and healthful condition according to applicable OSHA standards and all other requirements of this lease, including standards governing indoor air quality, existence of mold and other biological hazards, presence of hazardous materials, etc.

(d) The Government shall have the right, at any time after the lease award date and during the term of the lease, to inspect all areas of the property to which access is necessary for the purpose of determining the Lessor’s compliance with this clause.

3. GSAR 552.270-7 FIRE AND CASUALTY DAMAGE (SEP 2022) (DEVIATION)

(a) If the building in which the premises are located is totally destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty, this lease shall immediately terminate.

(b) If the building in which the premises are located are only partially destroyed or damaged, so as to render the premises untenantable, or not usable for their intended purpose:

(1) The Lessor shall have the option to elect to repair and restore the premises or terminate the lease.

(2) Unless otherwise approved by the Lease Contracting Officer, the Lessor shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 270 days from the event of destruction or damage, to repair or restore the premises, provided that the Lessor submits to the Government a reasonable schedule for repair of the premises within 60 days of the event of destruction or damage.

(i) If the Lessor fails to timely submit a reasonable schedule for completing the work, the Government may elect to terminate the lease effective as of the date of the event of destruction or damage.

(ii) If the Lessor elects to repair or restore the premises, but fails to repair or restore the premises within 270 days from the event of destruction or damage, or fails to diligently pursue such repairs or restoration so as to render timely completion commercially impracticable, the Government may terminate the lease effective as of the date of the destruction or damage.

(3) During the time that the premises are unoccupied, rent shall be abated. Termination of the lease by either party under this clause shall not give rise to liability for either party.

(4) Nothing in this lease shall be construed as relieving Lessor from liability for damage to or destruction of property of the United States of America caused by the willful or negligent act or omission of Lessor.

4. GSAR 552.270-9 INSPECTION – RIGHT OF ENTRY (SEP 1999)

a) At any time and from time to time after receipt of an offer (until the same has been duly withdrawn or rejected), after acceptance thereof and during the term, the agents, employees and contractors of the Government may, upon reasonable prior notice to Offeror or Lessor, enter upon the offered premises or the premises, and all other areas of the building access to which is necessary to accomplish the purposes of entry, to determine the potential or actual compliance by the Offeror or Lessor with the requirements of the solicitation or this lease, which purposes shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) Inspecting, sampling and analyzing suspected asbestos-containing materials and air monitoring for asbestos fibers;

(2) Inspecting the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, maintenance records, and mechanical rooms for the offered premises or the premises;

(3) Inspecting for any leaks, spills, or other potentially hazardous conditions which may involve tenant exposure to hazardous or toxic substances; and

(4) Inspecting for any current or past hazardous waste operations, to ensure that appropriate mitigative actions were taken to alleviate any environmentally unsound activities in accordance with Federal, State and local law.

b) Nothing in this clause shall be construed to create a Government duty to inspect for toxic materials or to impose a higher standard of care on the Government than on other lessees.

The purpose of this clause is to promote the ease with which the Government may inspect the building. Nothing in this clause shall act to relieve the Lessor of any duty to inspect or liability which might arise as a result of Lessor’s failure to inspect for or correct a hazardous condition.

5. GSAR 552.270-10 DEFAULT BY LESSOR (JUL 2023) (DEVIATION)

Occurrence of the following constitutes default by the Lessor and gives rise to the following rights and remedies of the Government:

(a) Prior to acceptance of the space. Failure by the Lessor to perform diligently any obligations required for acceptance of the space or other required improvements within the times specified, other than due to an excusable delay, shall constitute a default by the Lessor.

Subject to provision of notice of default to the Lessor, and provision of a reasonable opportunity for the Lessor to cure its default, the Government may, in its sole discretion, terminate the lease on account of the Lessor's default.

(b) After acceptance of the space. Failure by the Lessor to perform any service, to provide any item, or satisfy any requirement of this lease, other than due to an excusable delay, constitutes a default by the Lessor. Subject to provision of notice of default to the Lessor, and provision of a reasonable opportunity for the Lessor to cure its default, the Government may, in its sole discretion, take one or more of the following actions:

(1) Perform the service, provide the item, or obtain satisfaction of the requirement by its own employees or contractors. If the Government elects to take such action, the Government may deduct from rental payments its costs, including administrative costs, incurred in connection with taking the action;

(2) Reduce the rent by an amount reasonably calculated to approximate the cost or value of the service not performed, item not provided, or requirement not satisfied, such reduction effective as of the date of the commencement of the default condition.

If default renders the leased premises untenable, the reduction of rent may be calculated as the prorated portion of the monthly rent represented by all such days the leased premises is untenantable;

(3) Terminate the lease if:

(i) The Lessor's default persists notwithstanding provision of notice and reasonable opportunity to cure by the Government, or

(ii) The Lessor fails to take such actions as are necessary to prevent the recurrence of default conditions, and such conditions substantially impair the safe and healthful occupancy of the premises, or render the premises unusable for its intended purposes.

(c) Damages. The Lessor and the Lessor sureties, if any, are jointly and severally liable for any damages to the Government resulting from default or termination, as provided in this clause.

(1) Damages include all costs associated with the replacement lease(s), which include but are not limited to the following: the Government’s aggregate rent, estimated real estate taxes, operating costs, administrative costs, or other reprocurement costs.

(2) If the Government procures replacement premises for a term (including all option terms) in excess of this lease term, the Lessor is not liable for excess Government rent or adjustments during such excess lease term.

(3) Damages to which the Government is entitled to under this clause are due and payable thirty (30) days following the date the Lessor receives notice from the Contracting Officer specifying such damages.

(d) Excusable delays.

(1) The Government shall not terminate this lease under this clause nor charge the Lessor with damages under this clause, if:

(i) the delay in substantially completing any work or performing any services arises from excusable delays, and

(ii) the Lessor, within ten (10) days from the beginning of any such delay (unless extended in writing by the Contracting Officer) provides notice to the Contracting Officer of the causes of delay.

(2) The Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay. If the facts warrant, the Contracting Officer shall extend the delivery date commensurate with the delay at no additional costs to the Government. A time extension is the sole remedy of the Lessor.

(e) No deduction from rent, termination of lease, or any other action pursuant to this clause will constitute a default by the Government under this lease.

(f) The rights and remedies specified in this clause are in addition to any and all remedies to which the Government may be entitled as a matter of law.

6. GSAR 552.270-20 PAYMENT (AUG 2023) (DEVIATION)

(a) When space is offered and accepted, ANSI/BOMA Occupant Area (ABOA) square footage delivered will be confirmed by either:

(1) The Government’s measurement of plans submitted by the successful offeror as approved by the Government, and an inspection of the space to verify that the delivered space conforms with such plans; or

(2) A mutual on-site measurement of the space if the Contracting Officer determines it necessary.

(b) The Government will not pay for space in excess of the amount of ABOA square footage stated in the lease.

(c) If the amount of ABOA square footage delivered is less than the amount agreed to in the lease, the lease will be modified to reflect the amount of ABOA space delivered and the annual rental will be adjusted as follows:

ABOA square feet not delivered multiplied by one plus the common area factor (CAF), multiplied by the rate per rentable square foot (RSF). That is:

(d) Common Area Factor (CAF). The CAF is expressed as a percentage of the difference between the amount of rentable square feet (SF) and ABOA SF, divided by the ABOA SF. For example 11,500 RSF and 10,000 ABOA SF will have a CAF of 15% (11,500 RSF-10,000 ABOA SF)/10,000 ABOA SF.

(e) Rentable Square Footage (RSF). The RSF is calculated using the following formula for each type of space (e.g., office, warehouse, etc.) included in the premises: ABOA SF of Space x (1 + CAF) = RSF.

7. GSAR 552.270-27 INTEGRATED AGREEMENT (SEP 2022) (DEVIATION)

This lease, upon execution, contains the entire agreement of the parties and no prior written or oral agreement, express or implied, shall be admissible to contradict the provisions of the lease. Except as expressly attached to and made a part of the lease, neither the request for lease proposals nor any pre-award communications by either party shall be incorporated in the lease.

8. GSAR 552.270-14 CHANGES (SEP 2022) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Lease Contracting Officer (LCO) may at any time, by written order, direct changes to the tenant improvements within the space, building security requirements, or the services required under the lease.

(b) If any such change causes an increase or decrease in Lessor’s cost or time required for performance of its obligations under this lease, whether or not changed by the order, the Lessor shall be entitled to an amendment to the lease providing for one or more of the following:

(1) An adjustment of the delivery date.

(2) An equitable adjustment in the rental rate.

(3) A lump sum equitable adjustment. or

(4) An adjustment of the operating cost base, if applicable.

(c) The Lessor must assert its right to an amendment under this clause within 30 days from the date of receipt of the change order and must submit a proposal for adjustment. Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause. However, the pendency of an adjustment or existence of a dispute shall not excuse the Lessor from proceeding with the change as directed.

(d) Absent a written change order from the LCO, or from a Government official to whom the LCO has explicitly and in writing delegated the authority to direct changes, the Government is not liable to Lessor under this clause.

9. GSAR 552.270-8 COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW (SEP 2022) (DEVIATION)

Lessor shall comply with all Federal, state, tribal, and local laws applicable to its ownership and leasing of the property, including, without limitation, laws applicable to the construction, ownership, alteration or operation of all buildings, structures, and facilities located thereon, and obtain all necessary permits, licenses and similar items at its own expense. The Government will comply with all Federal, state, tribal, and local laws applicable to and enforceable against it as a tenant under this lease, provided that nothing in this lease shall be construed as a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the Government. This lease shall be governed by Federal law.

10. FAR 52.240-93 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV 2025 – GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-40)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered contractor information system means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

Federal contract information—

(1) Means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government; but

(2) Does not include information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information (such as information necessary to process payments).

Information means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

Safeguarding means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements.

(1) Basic requirements. The Contractor shall safeguard its covered contractor information systems by implementing, at minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access; and control and manage physical access devices.

(x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems.

(xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks.

(xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

(xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems.

(xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available.

(xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened, or executed.

(2) Other requirements. This clause does not relieve the Contractor of any other specific safeguarding requirements specified by Federal departments and agencies relating to covered contractor information systems generally or other Federal safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) as established by Executive Order 13556.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items, or commercial services), in which the subcontractor may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

11. FAR 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

(APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

12. FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/gsam.

13. The following clauses are incorporated by reference:

FAR 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN

2011)

FAR 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020) (Applicable if over $30,000 total contract value.)

FAR 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

FAR 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED,

OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (JAN 2025)

(Applicable to leases over $35,000 total contract value.)

FAR 52.215-10 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA

(AUG 2011)

(Applicable when cost or pricing data are required for work or services over

$2,000,000.)

FAR 52.215-12 SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (JUN 2020)

(Applicable when the clause at FAR 52.215-10 is applicable.)

FAR 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2022)

FAR 52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (JAN 2025) ALTERNATE III

(JAN 2025) (Applicable to Leases over $750,000 total contract value.)

FAR 52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (SEP 2021)

(Applicable to leases over $750,000 total contract value.)

FAR 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS REREPRESENTATION (JAN 20254)

(Applicable to leases exceeding the micro-purchase threshold)

FAR 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

(Applicable to leases $150,000 or more, total contract value. Full text may be found at http://www.acquisition.gov)

FAR 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

(Applicable to leases over $15,000 total contract value. Full text may be found at http://www.acquisition.gov)

FAR 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020)

(Applicable to leases $150,000 or more, total contract value.)

FAR 52.226-7 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2024)

(Applicable to Leases over the Simplified Lease Acquisition Threshold as well as to any Leases of any value awarded to an individual)

FAR 52.232–23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

(Applicable to leases over the micro-purchase threshold.)

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/gsam http://www.acquisition.gov/ http://www.acquisition.gov/

FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

FAR 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025 – GSA Class

Deviation RFO-2025-40)

FAR 52.240-92 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025 – GSA Class Deviation RFO-

2025-40) (Applicable when the contract may require access to classified information.)

GSAR 552.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (APR 2023)

GSAR 552.270-12 ALTERATIONS (SEP 1999)

GSAR 552.270-25 SUBSTITUTION OF TENANT AGENCY (SEP 1999)

GSAR 552.270-28 MUTUALITY OF OBLIGATION (SEP 1999)

GSAR 552.270-31 PROMPT PAYMENT (JUN 2011)

The information collection requirements contained in this solicitation/contract, that are not required by regulation, have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned the OMB Control No. 3090-0086.